Halloween features from around the web

Vampire bats – look beyond the fangs and blood to see animal friendships and unique adaptations

A behavioral ecologist explains the reciprocal social relationships vampire bats maintain, in sickness and in health.
Horror movies are as much a mainstay of Halloween as trick or treat − but why are they so bloody?
The preferences of horror audiences change over time, much like the ebb and flow of the blood depicted in these movies.
The best horror movie you’ve never seen
Warner Bros. assumed ‘Trick ‛r Treat’ would be such a bust that the studio released it straight to DVD in 2009. Here’s how it became a holiday classic.
Day of the Dead is taking on Halloween traditions, but the sacred holiday is far more than a ‘Mexican Halloween’
Halloween’s influence is transforming popular festivities around Día de los Muertos and its ceremonial customs in rural and urban areas of Mexico in some fascinating ways.
When Halloween became America’s most dangerous holiday
In the early 1970s, rumors about poisoned candy on Halloween led to mass paranoia. A historian explains why such fears emerge – and what, in reality, feeds them.
5 spooky reads perfect for a dark and stormy night
(BPT) - As Halloween approaches, it's the perfect time to curl up in front of a crackling fire on a dark and stormy night with a spooky read. Here are five spine-tingling books from National …
US government tries to rein in an out-of-control subscription economy
It’s never been easier to sign up for subscriptions – and they’ve never been harder to manage.
Election 2024: Competing visions of how USDA funding can help rural America
The Daily Yonder compares the potential effects of each of the 2024 presidential candidates' visions for rural America.
'Self-driving' cars are changing Utah roads—sometimes with fatal consequences, lawsuit alleges
The Salt Lake Tribune reports on a recent Utah lawsuit that challenged the safety of Tesla's Autopilot feature, alleging the electric car manufacturer has lulled drivers into a "false sense of safety."
Celebrities Unite to Mobilize Support for Hurricane Relief and Recovery
(Family Features) In the wake of Hurricanes Helene and Milton, entire communities have been torn apart, lives were lost, families displaced and children left without schools. Recovery is lengthy - and costly - requiring people to come together to help with relief efforts.
California companies wrote their own gig worker law, but enforcement is minimal
CalMatters reports how lack of enforcement of a gig-worker law is leaving many in limbo.
Lifestyle stories from the web

Somebody's watching me: How location tracking is impacting parents' relationships with their adult children

Tile analyzed Pew Research Center data to examine modern relationships between parents and their adult children and the role technology plays.

5 tips for staying hydrated that don't involve chugging water

Drinking enough water? To help you stay hydrated without having to guzzle an ocean, Live It Up found five other ways to meet your fluid needs.

Rideshare's impact on voting, by the numbers

Lyft analyzed data on and around past election days to reveal insights and trends about voters and rideshare use.

Trump's Flawed Tariff Proposal

Trump's Flawed Tariff Proposal

(Bart S. Fisher) - Former President Donald Trump has proposed replacing the federal income tax with tariffs imposed on imported products. Indeed, this is the central pillar in his campaign's …

3% of American don't know the Presidents Name

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5 Tips to Pick the Right Dental Plan

5 Tips to Pick the Right Dental Plan

(Mayra Garza, Head of Group Benefits Strategy and Retail Segment at Guardian and Shawn Patrick, Director of Strategic Growth at Kelsey National) - Open Enrollment is here.For many Americans, this is …

5 Ways to Transform Your Kitchen and Bath with the Look of Luxury

(NewsUSA) - According to a recent Houzz report, kitchens remain the most renovated interior room (29%), followed closely by guest and primary bathrooms (27% and 25%, respectively). In 2023, the …

Reap the Rewards of Shared Family Meals

(Family Features) Addressing the epidemic of loneliness can be as easy as sharing one more meal with family members each week. This National Family Meals Month, commit yourself to reaping the benefits of shared meals.

5 Reasons Family Meals are a Recipe for Success

(Family Features) Address the epidemic of loneliness by joining the Family Meals Movement and sharing a meal with friends and family today.

Combat the Epidemic of Loneliness by Eating Together

(Family Features) According to the U.S. Surgeon General, Americans face a lack of social connection that poses a significant risk to individual health and longevity.

Embrace the magic of the holidays this year with a festive family vacation
(BPT) - While the holidays are known as the most wonderful time of the year, they can also bring more family responsibilities. Between finding the perfect gift and establishing lasting family …
What Every Parent Needs to Know About Premature Infant Nutrition
(BPT) - Bringing a child into the world can be among life’s most joyous and exciting events. But for the parents of very low birth weight (VLBW) preterm babies, the magic of childbirth can be …
Baby on the way? 5 ways to prepare first-time siblings
(BPT) - Welcoming a baby to the family can be an exciting time, but it also impacts the existing family dynamic and lifestyle. First-time siblings may be overwhelmed and confused by these sudden …
5 tips to ensure your home is safe from electrical fires
(BPT) - Everyone loves autumn — the incredible fall colors, the nip in the air, pumpkins popping up on doorsteps. It's also the time people should be prepping their homes for the long winter's …
Visit the Deetz Residence from Beetlejuice Beetlejuice
(BPT) - It’s showtime! More than 30 years after her first haunted soiree, Delia Deetz is hosting again — and she’s still the (after)life of the party.Take in Delia’s …
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What are the best prescription weight loss pills?

Ro breaks down the details and effectiveness of the best prescription weight loss pills.

Are Americans too attached to their phones? Here's what different generations say about their smartphone usage.

Spokeo analyzed generational trends in and perceptions of smartphone use amid public health concerns, using data from Pew Research Center and Gallup.

Counting down the top 10 most popular NFL teams

Way.com ranks the most popular NFL teams based on social media following to determine the most popular team in the nation today.

An alliance of experts brings hope to people suffering visual function loss.

There’s More To Vision Health Than Meets the Eye

(NAPSI)—If you or someone you care for is ever among the millions of people in the United States who suffer from a loss of visual function as the result of stroke, concussion, traumatic brain …

5 ways to help small businesses save time and money during the holidays and beyond

(BPT) - Sponsored by Office DepotFor many small business owners, the holidays mean crunch time, whether they sell consumer gifts or not. The pressure is on: as Small Business Saturday approaches, the …

More ‘disease’ than ‘Dracula’ – how the vampire myth was born

The past century’s vampires have often been a bit dashing, even romantic. That’s not how the myth started out.

How one company is protecting a national holiday tradition

(BPT) - Every year since 1970, a tree from one of the 154 national forests travels from its woodland home to the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol and serves as the "People's Tree." As it makes its …

4 common myths about personal finance, busted

(BPT) - Financial Planning Month is a great time to clear up common misconceptions and misunderstandings about your money. These myths about banking and personal finance can set up unnecessary …

Make your shower a sanctuary of self-care

(BPT) - The self-care movement is having a moment. Over the summer we observed Self-Care Month from June 24 to July 24, with the symbolic notion of 24/7 (July 24) self-care being top of mind in our …

Fright night done right: Here are 10 tricks for throwing the ultimate Halloween party
Peerspace put together a list of 10 tips for throwing the ultimate spooky Halloween party, from thrilling entrances to spooktacular menus.
Healthcare history: How U.S. health coverage got this bad
Thatch explores the complex history of U.S. health care, from the Great Depression to the Affordable Care Act. Learn how key legislation shaped today's system and how innovations like ICHRAs are driving a more equitable, efficient, and accessible healthcare future.
Delaware tops the 2024 list of states with the best access to men's reproductive healthcare
Hims reports on the U.S. states with the most access to reproductive health resources for men.
Election Day rideshare data indicates where, how, and when Americans get to the polls
Lyft shares insights about how and when people will be getting to the polls on Election Day in 2024.
The rural Americans too poor for federal flood protections
The Daily Yonder reports on a data-driven disaster tool exhibiting a "bias" against rural communities.